Quick tropical aquarium fish statistics and photos for the Powder Blue cichlid,Pseudotropheus socolofi

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Pseudotropheus socolofi

This photo was originally taken by DanielF87and the original photo can be found here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/danielf87/2299236045/

Family:	CICHLIDAE
Species:	Pseudotropheus socolofi
Common Name:	Powder Blue Cichlid
Size:	Up to 4.5" (10 - 11 cm )
Habitat:	AFRICA: Endemic to Lake Malawi. Occurs on the Mozambique coast of the lake.
Min Tank Size:	40 gallon or larger. One male to at least three females.
Diet:	Herbivore, needs algae to graze on.
Behavior:	Mildy agressive.
Water:	78 - 82°F (25-28 C) ; pH: 7.8 - 8.6 ; dGH 12.0 - 25.0
Care:	Easy. Best in mbuna only tanks with fish of similar sizes and temperament, or species only.
Communities:	Ok with other mbuna species with the same temperament.
Suitability:	Good for beginners.